Food and Diet

My cat loves to lick yogurt out of the bowl if I leave it out. Really this is true of any creamy dairy products like ranch, whipped cream, milk... you name it! But just why are cats so obsessed with dairy? Can cats eat Greek yogurt (or any yogurt)? Will it harm them in some way? Is Greek yogurt safe for cats? Greek yogurt is OK to give cats in small quantities. It … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat Greek Yogurt (or Any Kind?)

Is the incredible edible egg also incredible for your cat? Can cats eat hard-boiled eggs, or eggs in any form? Eggs, as long as they're cooked, are safe for cats to eat. If your cat shows interest in eggs, they can be a healthy treat for them since they contain a lot of protein. Since cats are obligate carnivores, their bodies are designed to thrive specifically on … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat Hard Boiled Eggs?

I'm known as the "Cool Whip Queen" within my family, as I quite often bring desserts involving Cool Whip to holiday gatherings. But hey, it's just so good! It's so delicious, in fact, that I've even caught my cat Louie licking out of the container! Of course, I immediately took it away from him, and it got me thinking... can cats eat Cool Whip? I mean, I know it's not … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat Cool Whip? Will it Make Them Sick?

Have you seen those absolutely adorable (and hilarious) videos of cats chowing down on watermelon? My first thought was that it's crazy since they can't really taste "sweet" things... but given some more thought, I realized it does actually make sense some felines would take an interest, considering its mostly just water anyway. And it's a fun way to hydrate on a hot summer … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat Watermelon? Is it bad for them?

If you like to grow your own herbs at home, or you're curious what seasonings are appropriate for home-made cat food, you may find yourself asking can cats eat dill weed? After all, there are many spices and herbs that are unsafe for cat consumption, so you can never be too careful when it comes to your fur babies. Is dill toxic to cats? No, dill is not a poisonous plant … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat Dill Weed? Is it Safe?